While Michigan State heads into the final week of the regular season frustrated with where it stands, it’s nothing like what its opponent is dealing with.
The Spartans expected to be competing for the Big Ten East title. Instead, they’re looking to get a seventh victory and improve their bowl standing. For Rutgers, it might be the final week for coach Chris Ash, who has just seven victories total in almost three seasons.
After winning the season opener, the Scarlet Knights have lost 10 straight and the uncertainty about Ash’s future has become the big story line.